Comments on: Side Effects

By: jdroth

jdroth — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 20:30:45 +0000

@James (#7) The sleep chart comes from my GoWearFit, which is a "body bug"-type armband that tracks my calories and exercise. It also has an algorithm to determine when it thinks you're sleeping (though if you're lying in bed watching The Amazing Race, it counts that, too).

By: SeekingLemonade

SeekingLemonade — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 04:20:15 +0000

I too suffered endlessly from seasonal allergies. Since everyone is different, I cannot tell you if my story would help you at all.
But what I learned:
- moved from a place with dirty air to a cleaner place (NY to California).
- drastically reduce my intake of oil and oily foods.
- drastically reduce my intake of dairy.
- drastically reduce my intake of junk food, cookies, candy, etc.
- eliminate my intake of alcohol.
- drastically reduce my intake of bread and pastries.
- do yoga and meditation.
- (hate to say this but its true:) travel by car; not take public transportation

By: James

James — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 20:46:32 +0000

Maybe I’ve missed this in earlier posts. Where are you getting the sleep chart from. Is this a heart monitor and computer application? I’d like to do a little analysis of my own.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 02:42:41 +0000

We got this when the webcomic guy Howard Taylor recommended it:
http://www.schlockmercenary.com/blog/index.php/2007/02/07/a-breath-of-fresh-air/

It won’t help with a sinus infection but it is AMAZING for sleep during allergy season (or really doing anything inside during allergy season). It is a life-changing air filter. We’d had air filters before (multiple ones in the same room even) but this one is amazing. Worth every penny and then some.

By: Joel

Joel — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:14:06 +0000

You’re growing closer to the Maturin ideal in your age:

Stephen Maturin writing to Diana: “But the great wealth of every day is of course botanical, and that reminds me of the cuca or coca leaves that a Peruvian traveller gave me; when they are chewed with a little lime they sharpen the mind to a wonderful degree, they induce a sense of well-being and they abolish both hunger and fatigue. I have laid in a considerable stock….”
-The Far Side of the World

By: Janice Cartier

Janice Cartier — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:42:26 +0000

Activated Quercetin. Found naturally in grapefruit, pineapple and apples it is a natural non side effect bioflavonoid that works as an antihistamine with allergies. I eat a pink grapefruit every day right now but you can buy Quercetin at Whole Foods or a grocer like that. ( Be sure it is activated kind that contains bromelain. I like Source Natural when I buy it in that form.) Also use local honey, everyday right now. Also NeilMed , a saline nasal rinse that will make your sinuses thank you every time you use the little prepackaged rinses….seriously.
( Found you via Chris Guillebeau this am BTW :) )
Good luck.

By: Chingtai

Chingtai — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 05:11:18 +0000

I used to be suffering form Hay Fever as you do. And I need to take allergy pills to relieve all those dreadful symptoms. However, since I practice yoga weekly (in particularly focusing on the Yoga breathing). After about 1.5 year, I have completely cured from Hay Fever. No more pills. Perhaps, you can give that a try.

I was lucky to find a good yoga instructor, as not all yoga instructor are equal. ;-)

Good luck.

By: bethh

bethh — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:04:34 +0000

I was going to post what Tyler said. I have a former roommate who’s an acupuncturist in Portland (E Burnside and approximately 8th – handily near the best Greek Deli on the planet!), and she also does Chinese medicine. She’s super easy going and not threatening or weird at all. (well, there’s that one time… nah) I’m sure you can get my email from this post if you want her contact information.

Also, eating 1 Tbsp local honey per day can be a good way to help your body adjust to the pollens in the air, but I am sure it’s too late once you’re half-dead as you are.

Come on J.D., get off your duff and help yourself :)

By: Tyler Tervooren

Tyler Tervooren — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:07:51 +0000

I’m tellin ya, check out acupuncture! I’ve had several friends swear by it. It doesn’t work for everyone, but it’s an inexpensive, natural treatment and if it does work for you, the benefits last 3-4 years.